James Stephens Elementary School

James Stephens Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in Fort Myers, Florida. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 541 students and boasts a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5:1 with 24 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The academic performance at James Stephens Elementary is currently rated at 2.8 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it in the 9th percentile among Florida schools.

In terms of proficiency rates, 25% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 40% are proficient or above in Math. While there is room for academic growth, James Stephens Elementary focuses on nurturing each student's development through dedicated teachers and supportive learning environments. The school’s setting within a small city offers a tight-knit community atmosphere where parents and educators work together to support the educational needs of every child.

While current test scores at James Stephens Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at James Stephens Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.